A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5645353 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 27969010 epoch_slot_no: 148210 block_no: 5645176 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 10448 time: 2021-04-27 14:55:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x647eecb81fdf7a094da127c206f1b924f8ba4e315cc710c02aea469e327a3dd9Block Operator
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